Among a group of 2500 people, 35 percent invest in municipal bonds, 18 percent…
2024
Among a group of 2500 people, 35 percent invest in municipal bonds, 18 percent invest in oil stocks, and 7 percent invest in both municipal bonds and oil stocks. If 1 person is to be randomly selected from 2500 people, what is the probability that the person selected will be one who invests in municipal bonds but not in oil stocks?
Answer: A. 7/25 — People who invest in municipal bonds but not in oil stocks = 35% − 7% = 28%. So the required probability is 28/100 = 7/25.
- A.
7/25
- B.
25/3
- C.
18/7
- D.
7/37
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Correct answer: A
People who invest in municipal bonds but not in oil stocks = 35% − 7% = 28%.
So the required probability is 28/100 = 7/25.
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